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 Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2012 9:17 pm
Blackcat6349 desuforeverlulz
The only way it isn't weird is if it conforms to the dating age formula. Let's express it algebraically. The older person's age = x and the younger person's age = y.
(x/2)+7≤y
So let's say a 36 year old man wanted to date a 27 year old woman. Let's find out if it is weird or not.
(36/2)+7≤27
18+7≤27
25≤27
The statement is true, and therefore it is not weird.
Let's change the facts. Let's say a 40 year old woman wanted to date a 24 year old man.
(40/2)+7≤24
20+7≤24
27≤24
The statement is false, and therefore it is weird.
That's so cute! You just made my day! But let's say a twenty year old is dating a thirty year old. It doesn't work. They continue dating or get married or whatever, and six years later, their ages are twenty-six and thirty six, which works. So what then? Is it okay for them to date if it is for a long time like that?
You have a good point. The dating age formula is more or less what you'd call guidelines then actual rules. 20 and 30 are pretty close (only two years off from the expression being true) so it's not like it's that huge of a deal.
"Artists are allowed to be a bit different." - Bob Ross
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:16 pm
I think it's wrong. Not in a "gross" or "disturbing" way or anything like that. It's simply an issue of maturity. If you're 23 and you date an 18 year old, it's getting a little weird, but you're still within a similar level of maturity. But 18 and 37 is nuts. It's fine for the 18 year old, but why would a 37 year old want to date someone that young and immature? 27 and 37 while still a larger age gap then 18 and 23, I still find more reasonable because they're both adults.
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 9:45 pm
I think it's, uh, kind of awkward, yes. I think it's mostly because I'm eighteen and my parents aren't even forty yet, so me dating a forty-five-year-old person would be like me dating someone who could most definitely be my parent.
Just think of yourself in the first situation mentioned. Wouldn't it be awkward if people are asking you if your boyfriend is your dad? > . > I would be embarrassed in that situation. Or vice-versa.
But it may be just me, considering that most people are hopping on the bandwagon claiming that love is love, which it is, but love can also be awkward sometimes. Like those two kids that are always making out against your locker while you're trying to get your Pre-Calc book. Love being love, nonetheless, awkward.
3nodding
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Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:29 pm
I get what all of you are trying to say but,If the two people are really in love who are we to judge?I understand that and 18 year old dating someone that can practically be their parent is weird,and I find that to be disturbing.But most 18 year olds can be immature and choose someone way older then they are to spite their parents.So if two people were dating and they're about 10 years apart it wouldn't seem so wrong because they're both old enough to know what is going on.
Dating someone thats 1-3 years older/younger then you doesn't seem so weird(well to me it doesn't)But if its someone that was 20 when you were born at least be mature about it and think about whats best for the two of you.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:29 pm
I'm not sure to be honest. I mean me myself would probably be uncomfortable being with someone twice my age, but I'm also for people to have their own choice, not have to go by strict rules, you know? If the younger person is under the legal age of their contry, they shouldn't be dating someone that could get arrested for being with them. If they really love each other they can wait till the younger is of legal age before pursuingany sort of physical relationship. As for say a 27 and a 40 or 50 something, that seem's abit weird, but honestly no one outside the relationship has a true say.
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Posted: Wed Jun 06, 2012 10:10 pm
the maximum i'll ever go (in age difference) would have to be less than ten years, and that's older. if someone is younger than me, three years would be the maximum difference in age. glad to say the greatest age difference i've had in a relationship was when my (ex)boyfriend was two years older than me
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Posted: Mon Dec 03, 2012 9:11 am
I think that my largest gap was 8 years. it was a little strange but, not too bad. We were for sure not at the same points in our life. He was spending his time with his kid and planning for financial security, like a retirement plan. I was worried about passing my finals. We had a great time together, similar interests and personalities, but, sometimes it was hard to relate to each other's daily activities.
I personally think that drastic age differences, like 10 or more years, will cut the likelihood of the relationship working out. As you go through life priorities and goals chances, and the should. If a 40 year old has the same goals and priorities as an 18 year old they are probably not as mature as most people their age do to some sort of emotional/mental developmental hang up.
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